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A CONTRACTOR’S RIGHT TO SET-OFF AMOUNTS FROM A SUBCONTRACTOR

Posted on 18 February, 2012
Oftentimes, subcontractors perform trade work for the same contractor on multiple projects.  Because of this, it is practical for contractors to include in the subcontract a provision that authorizes them to set-off the subcontract amount due to any defects, breaches, etc. by the subcontractor that...

A CONSULTING ENGINEER / ARCHITECT’S PROTECTION FROM A NEGLIGENCE CLAIM BY A CONTRACTOR

Posted on 27 November, 2011
The case of Recreational Design & Construction, Inc. v. Wiss, Janney Elstner & Associates, Inc., 2011 WL 5117163 (S.D.Fla. 2011), is a recent case discussing whether an independent engineering firm hired as a consultant by an owner can be liable to the general contractor for...

CAREFUL DRAFTING OF ARBITRATION PROVISIONS TO ENSURE THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS APPLIES TO CLAIMS RESOLVED THROUGH ARBITRATION

Posted on 27 November, 2011
Many construction contracts include arbitration provisions as the means to resolve a dispute instead of resorting to litigation.  Certain owners prefer to resolve their disputes with contractors through arbitration and certain contractors, likewise, prefer to resolve their disputes with subcontractors through arbitration.  

CAREFUL DRAFTING OF PAY-WHEN-PAID PROVISIONS

Posted on 27 November, 2011
The pay-when-paid provision is an important aspect of a contractor’s subcontract.  Under this provision, the risk of an owner’s nonpayment to a contractor for a subcontractor’s scope of work is shifted to the subcontractor.  In other words, a contractor is not responsible for...

CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS-DO NOT NEGLECT THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS IN FLORIDA’S LIEN LAW

Posted on 9 October, 2011
Oftentimes, subcontractors, suppliers, and sub-subcontractors rely on companies to serve the statutory notices that are prerequisites to preserving a lien or bond claim under Florida's Lien Law in the event of nonpayment.  However, if these notices are not served in accordance with Florida’s Lien Law,...